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Lumbini, a town in the Tarai, will always conti8nue to attract
millions. For though being situated well off the tourist track, and
with few relics and monuments, it remains famous as the birthplace
of Siddhartha Gautama -Lord Buddha. Here was born the man who found
a Middle path out of sorrow and away from conflict in inner and
outer life. Any Buddhist will always place Lumbini on the list pf
“Must See”. But the place, remarkable only for its tranquility,
undisturbed by major celebrations it's as much a lesson for all.
How to get there
Being in Nepal, only flights and roads are used to reach here.
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Places to visit |
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Ashoka's
Column
Ashoka's
Column is the oldest historical monument in Nepal. Other
similar columns erected by Ashoka served not only as a
commemorative monument but also stood to demarcate his
kingdom. . Moreover the pillars shed invaluable light on the
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Maya Devi
Mandir
Although this temple has been temporarily dismantled, it is
dedicated to Buddha's mother, and is more than 2000 years
old. An ancient stone relief here from the 2nd C depicts
Buddha's birth. : Maya Devi is shown reaching out with her
hand towards a branch while Lord Brahma welcomes the newborn
Buddha. |
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Water Tank
Queen Maya Devi
is supposed to have bathed in the large water tank when her
labor started and Buddha to have washed in it after he was
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